Calories in KFC, Pollo de palomitas
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KFC, Pollo de palomitas contains 351 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pieza (6,4 g) provides about 22 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from carbohydrates and 20% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in alimentos rápidos on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 51% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 47% of the Daily Value for selenio and 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 351 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 21,7 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Trans fat C | 0,16 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium M | 1.140 mg | 50% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21,2 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 17,7 g | 35% |
| Vitamina E M | 1,3 mg | 9% |
| Vitamina K M | 17,4 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0,18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0,13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 8,1 mg | 51% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) M | 1,1 mg | 23% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 0,5 mg | 30% |
| Vitamina B12 M | 0,14 µg | 6% |
| Calcio M | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 1,4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesio M | 28 mg | 7% |
| Fósforo M | 299 mg | 24% |
| Potasio M | 288 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 0,98 mg | 9% |
| Copper M | 0,078 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0,23 mg | 10% |
| Selenio M | 26,1 µg | 47% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 20%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 56%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein17,7 gin the top quarter of alimentos rápidos (median 12,1 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of alimentos rápidos (median 1,4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of alimentos rápidos (median 3,4 g)
- Fat21,7 gin the top quarter of alimentos rápidos (median 12,1 g)
- Saturated fat4 gbelow the median for alimentos rápidos (median 4 g)
- Sodium1.140 mgin the top quarter of alimentos rápidos (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water35,6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 5,7 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 10,1 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 18,4 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructosa M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0,23 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0,72 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0,79 g |
| Leucine M | 1,4 g |
| Lysine M | 1,3 g |
| Metionina M | 0,36 g |
| Cistino M | 0,21 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0,74 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0,47 g |
| Valine M | 0,86 g |
| Arginine M | 1 g |
| Histidina M | 0,58 g |
| Alanine M | 0,97 g |
| Ácido aspartico M | 1,6 g |
| Ácido glutamico M | 3,8 g |
| Glycine M | 0,76 g |
| Proline M | 0,88 g |
| Serine M | 0,71 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0,001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0,002 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0,58 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 9,4 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0,003 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0,001 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0,009 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0,003 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0,004 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0,037 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2,7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0,057 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5,3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,58 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0,035 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0,057 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0,007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0,23 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0,002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0,081 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0,003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0,003 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0,006 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0,022 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0,023 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0,002 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0,052 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t no se define ulteriormente M | 0,1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLA M | 0,028 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0,011 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0,014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0,23 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 5,3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 9,3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0,003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c M | 0,006 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0,01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0,012 g |
| Ácidos grasos, trans-monoenoico total C | 0,054 g |
| Ácidos grasos, trans-polienoico total C | 0,1 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0,003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0,001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0,011 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0,022 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0,09 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 5,9 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 3 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alfa M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0,1 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Agua M | 35,6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3,8 g |
| Energy C | 1.469 kJ |
| Vitamina K (Menaquinona-4) M | 7,1 µg |
| Vitamina K (Dihidrophylloquinona) M | 62,3 µg |
Other forms of KFC
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, dedos de pollo, desde el menú de niños | 330 | 18,1 g | 17,7 g | 20,8 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, dedos de pollo | 325 | 18,7 g | 16,8 g | 20,3 g |
| Restaurante, Mexicano, queso quesadilla | 368 | 15,9 g | 24,1 g | 23,1 g |
| WENDY's, Chicken Nuggets | 326 | 16,5 g | 14,3 g | 22,6 g |
| Sándwich italiano o sub, restaurante | 313 | 16,2 g | 16,4 g | 20 g |
| Sándwich de salami en blanco, con queso | 326 | 15,9 g | 22,6 g | 18,9 g |
| Calzone, con queso, carne sin carne | 389 | 17,6 g | 29,5 g | 22,5 g |
| Sándwich de salami sobre trigo, con queso | 325 | 16,7 g | 21 g | 19 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in KFC?
100 g of KFC has 351 kcal. 1 pieza (6,4 g): about 22 kcal. 10 piezas (56 g): about 197 kcal.
Is KFC high in protein?
KFC contains 17,7 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,1 g in 1 pieza (6,4 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other alimentos rápidos, that is among the highest quarter (median 12,1 g).
How many carbs are in KFC?
KFC has 21,2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in KFC?
KFC contains 21,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does KFC contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (51% DV), selenio (47% DV), Vitamina B6 (30% DV), fósforo (24% DV) and Ácido pantoténico (B5) (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in KFC?
100 g contains 1.140 mg of sodium, 50% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does kfc have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, KFC, Pollo de palomitas has 351 kcal, while KFC, Pollo frito, RECIPE ORIGINAL, Wing, carne sólo, la piel y la panificación eliminadas has 216 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170737. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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